The government has promised to create 120,000 new apprenticeship and training opportunities in England before the next general election, which aims to increase the workforce and Reduce dependence on migrant workers,
These opportunities will focus on major areas like construction, engineering and healthcare.
To provide up to 45,000 out of these training places, the government will do Increase immigration skill charge One -third is paid by employers recruiting abroad. This fee levied on companies sponsoring skilled workers from outside the UK will directly contribute to training British workers.
Education secretary Bridget Philipson Emphasizing the importance of this investment, said: “A skilled workforce is the key to advancing the economy, and today we are supporting the next generation by giving the next generation a business learning, earning and getting wages and flourishing.”
He further highlighted the long-term economic benefits, “When we invest in skills for young people, we invest in a shared, strong economic future, create opportunities as part of our plan to change.”
But everyone has a role to play in a prosperous economy, and we are seriously providing more routes to our responsibility, it is now the responsibility of young people to take them. ,
The schemes of 120,000 training locations include additional 30,000 trainees in the current Parliament. Shagidi The budget of 2025-26 is more than £ 3 billion.
From January 2026, funding will be transferred from masters-tier trainees to focus on training at lower levels, although support will be maintained for people and existing trainees in 16–21 age groups.
Immigration white paper Published earlier this month planned to increase the immigration skills charge to 32%, which “upscale the domestic workforce and reduce dependence on migration”. Children of one-eight 16-24 years are not in education, employment or training.
Sara Yong, director of policy and public affairs at the Youth Futures Foundation, said: “International evidence suggests that the trainee is a highly effective way to prepare and arrive for young people to prepare and arrive, yet participation between the under -25, especially on the most marginalized, has declined in recent years.”
With persistent high youth unemployment and inaction, rebirth of an apprenticeship system can encourage investment in investment Youth apprenticeship And more is the first step to enable more young people to reach good work. ,
The Law Society urged the government to continue funding the Masters-Level Apprenticeship for people above 21 years of age. Society President Richard Atkinson said: “Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeships remain the only route outside the University of Solicitor Regulation Authority to qualify as a solicitor due to the specific qualifications set by the Solicitor Regulation Authority.”
Apprenticeship plays an important role in promoting social mobility. ,
Chhaya Education Minister Neil O’Brien warned: “The decision to scrap high trading will damage public services, especially NHS.”
This will make it impossible for many youth who do not go to university to enter businesses. ,
Many employers and professional bodies have warned of damage damage to high trading, which is why it exits during holidays. ,